Where to find us and what's on...
Our services are currently only available in Swaffham at the following locations:
Our next Pop-Up dates and locations:
The Twisted Broomstick - Mon 1st June 10am - 4pm
16 London Street, Swaffham.
More dates and locations to be announced soon. Check back regularly for details.
The Breathing Space @ The Philosophy Rooms
The Philosophy Rooms, Whitsands Road, Swaffham.
COMING SOON
Tea & Trolley
Supported Shopping Experience. Coming Soon to Waitrose, Swaffham
Trauma informed movement sessions coming soon to
The Breathing Space @ The Philosophy Rooms
BOOSTfit with Ali
Why Swaffham?
While Swaffham is a beautiful market town, the statistics reveal a community facing significant, hidden mental health challenges. The lack of localised support services in rural West Norfolk has contributed to a growing crisis of isolation and distress. This is why we have chosen Swaffham as our initial launch location.
22.6%
of Swaffham residents are struggling with depression
With nearly a quater of our community facing depression, mental health is not a distant issue - it's a local reality. This high rate suggests that many of our neighbours are carrying a heavy burden in silence, often without the specialised support found in urban areas.
What does the data say:
30%
Over 30% of the Swaffham Community lives alone
Living alone can quickly turn into feeling alone. In a rural setting like Swaffham, physical distance often leads to social isolation. This 30% represents thousands of people who may lack a daily support network, making community spaces like Room to Breathe a vital lifeline for connection.
25%
Self Harm Rates are 25% higher than national averages
This is a sobering statistic that we cannot ignore. Elevated rates of self harm as a 'distress signal' for a community that is struggling to cope. It highlights an urgent need for safe, non-clinical spaces where people can find support before they reach a point of crisis.
Data obtained from Breckland Technical Health and Wellbeing Paper
These aren't just numbers, they are our neighbours.
Swaffham's unique challenges - rural isolation, higher than
average distress, and a lack of local services - are exactly why room to breathe is establishing a presence here in Swaffham.
We believe that by providing local, accessible spaces, and emotional support, we can turn these statistics around
Built For Norfolk,
By Norfolk